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Bay Area Tightens Security Ahead of Super Bowl Festivities

A person who travels weekly said the security was 'like nothing I’ve ever seen' and that 'all staff appear to be on alert' ahead of the high-profile event. As the Super Bowl approaches, the San Francisco Bay Area is rolling out one of its most extensive security operations in recent memory. With hundreds of thousands of visitors expected for the game and the surrounding celebrations, agencies across all levels of government are coordinating to keep the region safe. Local police departments, federal partners, and emergency management teams have increased their presence at airports, transit hubs, and major event venues. Travelers are encountering enhanced screening procedures, additional identification checks, and a more visible law‑enforcement footprint throughout the region. In the skies, specialized aircraft have been conducting routine surveillance and environmental monitoring, part of the standard protocol for large‑scale national events. On the ground, mobile com...
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New Tax Measures in 2024


The Canadian government has introduced new tax measures that will affect Canadians in 2024. These measures include the elimination of some short-term rental deductions, new alternative minimum tax rates, and changes to Canada Pension Plan (CPP) contributions. The elimination of some short-term rental deductions was announced in the Fall Economic Statement (FES) and kicks in on Jan. 1. The federal government is now eliminating that tax break, denying operators of short-term rentals any income tax deductions for expenses if they operate in provinces or municipalities that have banned short-term rentals. In provinces that still allow short-term rentals, operators that are not compliant with local regulations and laws will also be denied the deduction.

The GST/HST exemptions will also be affected. The federal government announced it was taking the GST/HST off “professional services rendered by psychotherapists and counselling therapists.”

These changes are not expected to have a significant impact on most individuals, unless they’re high-income earners.

    

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